My Octopus Teacher
DocumentaryDrama
A filmmaker forges an unusual friendship with an octopus living in a South African kelp forest, learning as the animal shares the mysteries of her world.
Director
N/A
Writers
Pippa Ehrlich, James Reed
Stars
Craig Foster, Tom Braden Foster
Release Date
September 7, 2020
Language
English
Country
South Africa
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Wins
🎯 16
Nominations
💬 681
Reviews
📋 59.8K
Watchlists
🎭 Top Cast
Craig Foster
as Self - Host & Founder of Sea Change Project
Tom Braden Foster
as Self - Son of Craig Foster
🎬 Technical Specs
Aspect Ratio
1.78 : 1
Sound
Dolby Digital
Color
Color
Filming Location
Storm Cape, Western Cape, South Africa
Production
A Netflix Original Documentary, Off The Fence, The Sea Change Project
🏷️ Keywords
octopusanimal intelligenceunderwater worldhuman animal friendshipdepression
🎯 Categories
Nature DocumentaryDocumentaryDrama
⭐ Featured Review
Stunning Documentary
"Everyone do yourself a favour and watch this beautiful documentary about Craig Foster and the wonderful relationship he had with an octopus. It highlights how highly intelligent these beautiful creatures are. I can't believe I cried over an Octopus..."
💡 Did You Know?
In the wild a typical Common Octopus will live 1-3 years.
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📖 Synopsis
A filmmaker forges an unusual friendship with an octopus living in a South African kelp forest, learning as the animal shares the mysteries of her world.